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South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

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About

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury form a cluster of settlements in the Vale of White Horse, known for their rural charm and proximity to key employment hubs. The area is characterised by rolling countryside, farmland, and historic villages with traditional stone cottages. South Wantage offers easy access to the market town of Wantage, while Harwell is home to the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, a major research and technology centre. Blewbury retains a quiet village atmosphere with a strong sense of community.

Transport links are convenient, with the A34 providing connections to Oxford, Newbury, and the M4. The area benefits from good local amenities, including pubs, primary schools, and village halls. Walking and cycling routes are plentiful, with the Ridgeway National Trail passing nearby. The mix of rural living and access to science and business hubs makes this area appealing for both families and professionals.

Area overview

On average South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury is £62,600 per year. There are 10 schools in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury Population
13,914
Population density
147.8 per km²

Demographics

British
11,793
84.74%
Other White
794
5.71%
Indian
288
2.07%
Other Asian
137
0.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
130
0.93%
Total population: 13,916

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
2,045
36%
Owns outright
1,771
31.17%
Other social rented
742
13.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
601
10.58%
Shared ownership
255
4.49%
Total households: 5,681

Property prices in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,675,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached70£591,250
Flats23£191,000
Semi-Detached67£385,000
Terraced27£307,500

10 years price trend in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

All postcodes in South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX128NA

Manor Road

OX128QU

Dido Road

OX144EB

Old Moor

OX110LJ

Wantage Road

OX110SE

The Lane

OX110SR

Church Hill

OX116DP

Chestnut Drive

OX116JX

Candytuft Way

OX116LE

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX116LJ

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX144EQ

High Street

OX119JB

Church Street

OX119NX

London Road

OX119PB

Bessel's Way

OX128DF

Newbury Street

OX128PZ

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX144EU

High Street

OX110EL

The Cleave

OX110JL

Reading Road

OX110PW

Severn Road

OX110RR

Lower Road

OX116GR

Cherry Tree Road

OX119PJ

Bridus Mead

OX128EH

Alfredston Place

OX128JL

High Street

OX128JR

Allin's Lane

OX128LA

Church Street

OX128LE

Newbury Road

OX128LG

Newbury Road

OX128QN

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX144EX

Heather Road

OX144TH

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX128RX

Manor Lane

OX110ES

School Lane

OX110HB

The Park

OX110HR

Loder Road

OX110HX

The Styles

OX110LL

Wantage Road

OX110SL

Dene Hollow

OX110SD

The Green

OX110ST

Downs Lane

OX119HA

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX119HP

High Street

OX119JL

Chilton Road

OX128FJ

Newbury Street

OX128FW

Moley Gardens

OX128JJ

Orchard Close

OX128LY

Manor Road

OX128QJ

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX128RT

Ginge Road

OX110JW

Abingdon Road

OX110GD

Dido Road

OX110LQ

Orchard Way

OX110QQ

Coln Road

OX116EE

Diamond Drive

OX116GY

Greenwood Way

OX116JY

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX119PF

London Road

OX119QB

Westbrook Street

OX119QQ

Church End

OX128DZ

Chandlers Close

OX128FL

St Gabriels

OX128PN

School Road

OX128TP

The Close

OX144EY

Sutton Road

OX144EG

School Lane

OX144EJ

Church Lane

OX144FR

Beaker Place

OX110HF

Broadway

OX110QX

Fermi Avenue

OX110SX

Crafts End

OX116LN

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX128RE

Bitham Road

OX128RJ

Mill Lane

OX119PS

Watt's Lane

OX128GT

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX128FX

Newbury Street

OX128RG

Reading Road

OX128JZ

High Street

OX128PR

School Road

OX144TX

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.